
5 Simple Shifts to Make You a More Effective Leader
The truth is that every leader needs to change their mindset. Some changes are just more drastic than others.
The truth is that every leader needs to change their mindset. Some changes are just more drastic than others.
A common piece of advice from executives trying to help less experienced managers is, “you have to delegate more.” While the suggestion of taking things off of your plate and putting them on someone else’s makes sense on the surface, the intention behind the ask makes the difference.
If you take nothing else from this column, I want you to take this:
When leaders delegate, it’s about them. When leaders empower, it’s about others.
While the position a leader is in often comes with built-in respect, it can’t and won’t sustain respect for an extended period. Respect is earned, and it’s earned through a lot of hard work and correct decision making. As Paulo Coelho said, “Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.”
There’s a substantial difference between the title of “manager” and the actions of a leader; one is vastly more important than the other in today’s business environment.